Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Karina Salas Duran #5048 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing with Notable Mid-Race Improvements Karina Salas Duran showed remarkable consistency during her performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon with a final time of 2:27:43, resulting in an overall pace of 11:16 min/mile. Starting with an initial pace of 11:12 min/mile, Karina demonstrated improved speed in the middle miles, notably achieving her fastest split of 9:59 min/mile at mile 5. Her ability to bounce back after slightly slower segments, like the 13:13 min/mile of mile 4, showcased resilience and strategy. Karina progressed well in the competitive field of 1608 participants. Her overall placement was 1040, with a gender placement of 573. Within her division (F25-29), she secured a spot of 69 out of 104. While overall consistency was a strong point, particularly effective pacing strategies could be refined in the later miles where mile 11's 12:29 min/mile time marked a decline. Exploring strategies to maintain a steady pace in the final miles could elevate her performance in future races.